Huawei nova 10z vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Comparing the Huawei nova 10z (2022) and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 43/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10z doesn't; the Huawei nova 10z is noticeably lighter (179g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10z
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 10z better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 223g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better camera (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 10z vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 38 points higher (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (88/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10z notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (67/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 10z | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10z
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10z
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (93/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (88/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10z notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (67/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10z or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z by 38 points (81/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10z and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei nova 10z has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10z or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10z over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.